1795 50C 2 Leaves, O-107a, T-31, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS Secure.. ...

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1795 50C 2 Leaves, O-107a, T-31, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS Secure.
Tompkins Die State 1/4. The obverse was far into its fifth and final use when this O-107a (T-31) coin was struck, yet it was the previously unused reverse die that cracked and eventually failed, bringing 1795 half dollar production to a halt. The culprit was a strong die break running right to left on a downward angle from between OF and AMERICA. Faint reddish-tan undertones glow beneath deep, bluish-brown toning throughout both sides of this well-defined example. Struck on a good planchet without any Mint adjustment, the coin shows no distracting marks and has smoothly worn surfaces.
From The Lake Goodwin Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24E7, Variety PCGS# 39224, Base PCGS# 6052, Greysheet# 194047)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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